Lone Tree Hill Cleaning on Belmont Earth Day

Lone Tree Hill, the 88 acres of public open space on Belmont Hill, will be given an facelift on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. when the Belmont Citizens Forum sponsors an "Earth Day Clean-Up in the Lone Tree Hill" and everyone is invited to participate, rain or shine!

Those taking part will enjoy the land and learn more about it while doing much-needed trash pickup, trail maintenance, pruning, and invasive species removal.

Wear gloves, long sleeves and long pants, bug spray, clippers and some water to protect against potential sensitivities to plants and insects. The Forum will provide trash bags and bins, and arrange for the town to haul away both trash and plant waste. 

Everyone who likes the outdoors and would like to contribute to keeping the Lone Tree Hill area beautiful is welcome. High school and middle school students can earn community service credits.

This clean up event is cosponsored by the Judith K. Record Memorial Conservation Fund, Mass Audubon Habitat Sanctuary, the Land Management Committee for Lone Tree Hill, Friends of Joey's Park, Partners in Play and Sustainable Belmont.

Where to Meet

Meet at the green-and-white "Belmont Bikes" canopy on South Pleasant Street at the Coal Road, across from Valley Crest Landscaping Company. Those coming should park in Shaw's, cross Pleasant Street at the Trapelo Road crosswalk; walk east on Pleasant Street (toward Belmont Center) until you can see the canopy. 

Visit belmontcitizensforum.org for directions, a map, and complete details, or contact Karen Parmett at bcfprogramdirector@gmail.com. 

This year's corporate sponsors, Gold level, are Cityside Subaru, Leader Bank, and Watertown Savings Bank. At the Silver level, Alchemy 9-2-5, Artefact, Coldwell Banker, East Cambridge Savings Bank, Lawndale Realty, Real Estate 109, ReMax Real Estate, Vintages, and Wheelworks. A great big thanks to all of our sponsors for helping in this clean up effort. 

The Belmont Citizens Forum is a community organization that strives to maintain the small-town atmosphere of Belmont, by preserving its natural and historical resources, limiting traffic growth, and enhancing pedestrian safety.

For information about the Forum, environmental events, our involvement with the community path, and to sign up for our bimonthly Newsletter, visit belmontcitizensforum.org.